In general, asking a group of 13-17 year olds their feelings on studying technology pre-college is a little absurd. I couldn’t make my mind up over what I was going to wear to school a day in advance, let alone choose my future interests or ultimate career path at that age.

Fortunately, in my 20s I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a flock of talented tech ladies with similar interests in this city’s thriving tech scene. I think that the San Jose Mercury is leaping to conclusions: perhaps boys express an earlier interest in technology at a younger age, but it seems to me that there is an almost equal mix in the field upon entering post-grad age.

I appreciate that, and I’m all for glib or tongue-in-cheek reporting, which Technically Philly does so well. In this case however, I think it re-contextualized the content in a way that did not accurately reflect the initial intent of either the Philly.com article linked or the original study referenced. I also don’t think it was your intent to patronize any of your readers, thanks for the clarification on both points.

That said, your point is made very clear: female involvement in tech is a more sensitive issue than our headline suggests. We will strive to do better in the future.
-cgw

The question remains: is interest being developed in young girls, or do they just kinda get lost in stereotypes perpetuated in the San Jose Mercury, and now, in Technically Philly? The article that you linked to at Philly.com saw the importance of this distinction – it’s a shame that didn’t translate to your blurb.